Asked by Kaylee Bernal on May 18, 2024
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A simple network of three clusters of neurons in the plainfin midshipman's hindbrain and spinal cord generate the signals that control the muscle contractions for humming. This is an example of
A) a stimulus filter.
B) signal patterning.
C) a central pattern generator.
D) cortical magnification.
Central Pattern Generator
Neural networks that produce rhythmic patterned outputs without sensory feedback, controlling activities such as walking, swimming, and breathing.
Neurons
Specialized cells within the nervous system that transmit information to other nerve cells, muscle, or gland cells.
Muscle Contractions
The process where muscle fibers shorten or lengthen to produce movement or maintain the position of parts of the body.
- Describe the function of neural networks and circuits in the creation of animal behavior.
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Learning Objectives
- Describe the function of neural networks and circuits in the creation of animal behavior.
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